Monday, October 24, 2011

Elitedresses.com is currently having a Black and White Sale. Basically, all dresses that is either black or white are on sale. Just browse their Girls Party Dresses and Flower Girl Dresses and look for any black and white dresses and it is definitely on sale.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Kids are a hyper and restless individual. There are just too many questions and wonder going inside their brain and that's the reason why you can't tie them down to behave and make them do nothing. When I have too many things to do and need some quiet time, I bring out my secret tools to make my kids behave. I bring out paints and brushes. The house is at peace whenever my kids paint, and they won't even let you disturb them. They fall into a trance when they create lines and shapes using paints and brushes. When we go out and eat in a restaurant, I bring out their crayons and pencils. Wherever we go, I make sure I have their pencils and crayons with me.

Letting the kids create Art not only bring you peace at home. It also helps the kids creativity and you can use their artworks to decorate your house. Frame them and treasure them forever.

Don't like paint splatters to mess up your house? Don't worry, there are many washable paints now or you can bring out some arts and crafts materials. For your girls, let them create their own girls party dresses collection. Make the pattern and let them sew it or give them a made one and just let them embellish it with rhinestones, glitters, and beads. Who knows, they might grow up to be a great fashion designer.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Here's the last installment of How to Raise a Happy Child. I hope you learned a lot but always remember that the most important thing on raising a child is to show them great love and affection.

Provide a consistent environment

“Consistency is an essential element in our relationship with our children because it puts them in control. Children love their parents to be consistent, as it enables them to predict how parents will act,” says Grose. “It’s important to be consistent in all areas of parenting, including regular mealtimes, bedtimes and reactions to behaviour. This enables them to grow and reassures them someone is there for them.”

“Children also like limits and boundaries, as they provide themwith structure and teach them how they should behave,” he says. “Of course, children also like to push parental boundaries, so parents need to resist the pressure that children can exert upon them. This is a normal but irritating expression of a child’s push for independence.

“Consistency also means not parenting on a whim, so following through and doing as we say,” he says. “It means not giving children second and third chances. It also means not allowing children to get away with misbehaviour two or three times then coming down hard the fourth time they misbehave. “Consistency prevents misbehaviour from escalating. We help children develop self-discipline, which is the aim, when we are consistent and do as we say we will – every single time.”

How to be consistent with your children:

Focus on priority behaviours. It’s difficult to be consistent with every single wrong doing, so focus on one or two main ones. When you follow through with priority behaviours it has a positive effect on other behaviour.

Remind yourself about the behaviour you want to follow up. Write a note for yourself saying: “Walk away when they whine. Don’t give in.”

Check your routines. Do you have routines for troublesome times of the day such as bedtime or mealtimes?

Act rather than talking over or repeating yourself. Sometimes a consequence can be inconvenient in the short term, but long term it pays off with children who end up being better behaved.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

We all want people to witness our wedding ceremony, but inviting a lot of people is a problem for those who have a limited budget. And inviting people to ceremony but not on reception seems rude and might offend the guest. So it's either you invite them to both ceremony and reception or not invite them to both.

But if you really want all the people to be at the ceremony and can only accommodate a few people in the reception, think of ways to make it up to those who are not on the reception's guest list. Make you sure you inform them why you're not inviting them to the reception. Tell the that your budget is limited and can't afford to accommodate big crowds so the reception will be for close family members and bestfriends only. Have a snack time with them before going to reception, this way you get to spend at least 30 minutes with them and have a time to say thank you for their presence.

The important thing is that you acknowledge their presence, thank them, and apologize. They will understand.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Help your kids unwind

“Modern kids are busy kids. Regardless of age, their days are filled with activities and it’s not uncommon for kids to have four and five extracurricular activities a week,” says Grose. “There’s nothing wrong with kids being busy as long as they also have plenty of chances to relax and unwind. Relaxation is a key to good mental health and wellbeing and it’s an important life skill for kids to learn.

“One way to ensure busy kids unwind is to allow them to be bored every so often. There’s a temptation to fill days with activities so that no time is wasted. ‘I’m bored!’ is often the last thing parents want to hear their kids say. Many parents feel compelled to do something to alleviate a child’s boredom. But there’s nothing wrong with a little boredom now and then,” he says. “Boredom can be good for kids’ mental health and wellbeing, because it gives them the chance to muck around and take it easy for a time.”

How to unwind your kids:

Let your kids stare into the ‘fire’. The TV is the modern version of the camp fire. No need for exertion, to think or talk to anyone, just a chance to chill out and relax. Yes, TV used in this way regularly is good for kids’ mental health.

Let kids exercise without rules. Children have always been the kings and queens of play, that is until their lives became highly organised and scheduled. Child-initiated play is the ultimate in relaxation.

Let kids experience flow. Flow is a state we get into when we’re so engrossed in an activity that time disappears. It’s the ultimate unwind. Free play generally takes young children to flow state very quickly.

Help kids calm down before bedtime. Have a bedtime routine that calms kids rather than winds them up. Be part of the routine by reading, telling nursery rhymes or giving soothing back rubs.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Looking After Your Child's Mental Health is the fourth element on Raising a happy child. This doesn't mean that they might have mental problems but this is just to make sure they are not anxious or stressed.

“About one in 10 children struggle with anxiety and nearly 50 per cent of adult sufferers identify that their anxiety began in childhood,” says Grose. “Most kids, like adults, experience some anxious moments or have fearful thoughts and feelings from time to time. These thoughts and feelings prompt them to proceed with caution rather than rush in where angels fear to tread. But anxiety and fear can be paralysing and some kids simply can’t stop their ‘bad thoughts and feelings’. They don’t know how to silence them. “It’s important to remember that anxiety is a normal part of life and it can bemanaged,” he says. “But you should also recognise that it takes time to manage anxiety and understand that it can’t be solved in one conversation.”

How to help children overcome anxious moments:

Anxiety is contagious. Parents and children can feed each other’s anxieties. When kids get anxious, it’s the job of parents to stay calm, think clearly and role model confidence.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Hi guys! I'm posting here one of the articles that we have for flower girl dress.

If your little girl has been chosen to be a flower girl in a wedding party, there are some things you should discuss with her before the actual day of the wedding ceremony regarding her responsibilities and the behavior you expect from her. Little children can be quite unpredictable at times, so you must not assume that talking to her only once about her responsibilities is going to "cut the cake." Remind her of things periodically as the wedding draws closer. Kids thrive on repetition. Here are some more tips for the flower girl.

The Proper Attire

Flower girls have a way of being the center of attention. With their adorable flower girl dresses and fancy hairdos, it is no wonder that they steal the show. While the bride will more than likely want the flower girl's dress to look much like what the bridesmaids are wearing, it is important to remember that dressing her comfortably is important. If she feels comfortable in her outfit, she may be less likely to become fussy or irritable. Flat and flexible shoes are a good choice as well.

Save the Sweets for Later

It is best not to let a young child have candy or chocolate a few hours before the wedding ceremony. Sugar tends to get some kids hyped up, and while you want the flower girl to be bubbly and cheerful, you do not want her bouncing down the aisle in a disorderly fashion. Let her finish her responsibilities as the flower girl, and then have some sweets at the reception. This is the time that she can dance and romp to work off any extra energy sugar has on her.

Other Means of Calmness

Little children can get restless when they are waiting to do something fun. Avoid playing games with the flower girl in the back room before the wedding ceremony that would cause her to become excited. Try letting her play games such as hangman or simple card games. These activities will keep her calm. You might even try reading her a story or talking to her about how the newlyweds met and where they are going on their honeymoon.

Show Your Appreciation

A flower girl should be commended for her carrying out her responsibilities. Treat your daughter to a special treat, such as a special toy she has wanted, taking her out to dinner on evening, or some other unique way you can help her remember how well she did in the wedding party. A bracelet or necklace is also a good idea when you want to make the flower girl feel extra appreciated.

Being a flower girl is a great honor, and one that many little girls do not realize is so special. Years after the wedding she will see herself in the photos and hardly remember what it was like to be part of such a wonderful event. The bride and groom will remember it forever, so try your best to make this day special by doing what you can to help your daughter fulfill her responsibilities gracefully.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Why do little girls love pink? Girls like pink because when they were a baby their parents surround them with pink and their choices are limited to pink. Even when they go to a toy store or little girls department store, their choices of color are either pink, fuchsia, light pink or any shades of pink. But there is also a reason why parents or adults choose pink for their princesses, its because pink is a pretty color and when they wear a pink dress, it makes their skin glow. It makes them pretty. So there really is a reason why girls love pink.